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The Field Museum of Natural History, in Chicago, Illinois sits on Lake Shore Drive next to Lake Michigan, part of a scenic complex which includes Soldier Field, the football stadium that is the home of the Chicago Bears, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and a fine view of the buildings of the Chicago Loop.
The museum offers exhibits on Anthropology, Zoology, Botany, and Geology.
Some prized exhibits at the Field Museum include:
- The most complete and largest Tyrannosaurus rex fossil skeleton currently known.
- A comprehensive set of human cultural anthropology exhibits, including artifacts from ancient Egypt, the Pacific Northwest, and Tibet.
- A large and diverse taxidermy collection featuring many large animals, including two prized African elephants.